2023 Climbing Season (5th station to the summit)
Climbing Season for 2023 is over. All trails from 5th station to the summit are closed.( Except between 5th Station to 6th Station of Fujinomiya Trail) Also all huts, toilets and first aid station have been closed and most of signs on the trails have been removed.
The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail!!
The open/close times may change subject to weather and trail conditions. Please check the latest information.
| Trail | Opening Period |
Remarks |
Yoshida Trail (Yamanashi Pref.) |
July 1 - September 10 | The descending trail will remain open until Septerber 11 morning. |
Subashiri Trail (Shizuoka Pref.) |
July 10 - September 10 | |
Gotemba Trail (Shizuoka Pref.) |
July 10 - September 10 | |
Fujinomiya Trail (Shizuoka Pref.) |
July 10 - September 10 | Except between 5th station to 6th station (Until early November) |
| Summit [Ohachimeguri Trail] | July 10 - September 10 |
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Fujinomiya 5th station resthouse is not available.
In-service period of each facility
- Yoshida Trail
- Subashiri Trail
- Gotemba Trail
- Fujinomiya Trail
- Summit
Yoshida Trail (Yamanashi Prefecture side)
| Opening Period | Hours | Remarks | ||
| Trail (Above 5th Sta.) |
July 1 - September 10 |
24 hours | The descending route will remain open until Sep 11 morning. | |
| Toilet* | 5th Sta. | Available when Fuji-Subaru Line is open | 24 hours |
Free |
| 6th Sta. | July 1 - September 11 noon |
24 hours | Tip 200 yen | |
| Descent Trail 7th Sta. |
July 1 - September 11 noon |
24 hours | Tip 200 yen | |
| First Aid Station | 5th Sta. | July 1 - September 11 |
8:00am
- 8:00pm
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Mt.Fuji 5th Sta. General Management Center |
| 7th Sta. |
July 1 - September 10 |
24 hours | Near Kamaiwa-kan Hut | |
| 8th Sta. | July 15 - September 10 | 24 hours | Beside Taishi-kan Hut | |
| Information Center |
5th Sta. | May 1 - October 31 | July/August Sep 1 -Sep11 7:30am - 8:00pm |
Mt.Fuji 5th Sta. General Management Center |
| May/June Sep 12- Oct 9:00am - 4:30pm |
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| 6th Sta. | July 1 - September 11 noon |
24 hours | Mt.Fuji Safety Guidance Center | |
| Fujisan Conservation Donation Campaign |
5th Sta. | July 1 - September 10 | 5:00am - 8:00pm |
For more detail |
| 6th Sta. | July 1 - September 10 | July 9:00am - 6:00pm Aug. - Sep. 6:00am - 7:00pm |
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| Temporary Regulation of Vehicles | July 14 - September 10 | 3:00am - 6:00pm only |
Fuji-Subaru Line | |
| Free Shuttle Bus (Oniwa - 5th Station) |
July 1 - 3, 7 - 9, 10 - 15 | July 1 - 2, 7 - 9, 14: 5:00am - 8:30pm July 3, 15: 9:00am - 1:30pm July 10 - 13: 9:00am - 3:30pm |
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* The toilets of the mountain huts are also available. (Climbers are expected to pay a small fee in order to utilize toilet facilities.)
Subashiri Trail (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
| Opening Period |
Hours | Remarks | ||
| Trail （Above 5th Station） |
July 10 - September 10 |
24 hours | ||
| Toilet* | 5th Sta. | April 28 - October 23 |
8:00am - 4:00pm (July 10 - Sep 10 8:00am - 10:00pm) |
Tip 200 yen |
| First Aid Station | None | - | - | |
| Information Center | 5th Sta. | July 10 - Late October |
8:30am - 4:00pm (July 10 - Sep 10 6:00am - 7:00pm) |
Subashiri Trail 5th Sta. Information |
| Fujisan Conservation Donation Campaign | 5th Sta. |
July 10 - September 10 |
4:00am - 9:00pm |
For more detail |
| Temporary Regulation of Vehicles | July 14 - August 27 September 1 - September 3 September 8 - September 10 |
24 hours | Fuji Azami Line | |
* The toilets of the mountain huts are also available. (Climbers are expected to pay a small fee in order to utilize toilet facilities.)
Gotemba Trail (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
| Opening Period |
Hours | Remarks | ||
| Trail (Above 5th Station) |
July 10 - September 10 |
24 hours | ||
| Toilet* | New 5th Sta. | April 28 - Late November | 24 hours | Free |
| First Aid Station | None | - | - | |
| Information Center | New 5th Sta. | July 10 - September 10 | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
Mt.Fuji TRAIL STATION |
| Fujisan Conservation Donation Campaign | New 5th Sta. |
July 10 - September 10 |
4:00am - noon
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For more detail |
| Temporary Regulation of Vehicles | - | - | ||
* The toilets of the mountain huts are also available. (Climbers are expected to pay a small fee in order to utilize toilet facilities.)
Fujinomiya Trail (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
| Opening Period | Hours | Remarks | ||
| Trail | Above 6th Sta. | July 10 - September 10 |
24 hours | |
| Between 5th and 6th Sta. | June 20 - Early November |
24 hours | ||
| Toilet* | 5th Sta. | June 24 - October 1 |
24 hours | Tip 200 yen |
| 5th Sta. (Temporary) |
April 28 - Early November | 24 hours | Free | |
| First Aid Station | 8th Sta. | July 21 - September 3 (TBA) |
24 hours |
Mt.Fuji First- Aid Center |
| Information Center | 5th Sta. | July 10 - September 10 | 6:30am - 6:00pm |
Mt.Fuji General Information Center |
| Fujisan Conservation Donation Campaign | 5th Sta. | July 10 - September 10 |
4:00am-9:00pm |
For more detail |
| Mizugatsuka Parking lot |
July 10 - September 10 | 5:00am-noon | ||
| Temporary Regulation of Vehicles | July 10 - September 10 |
24hours | Mt.Fuji Skyline | |
* The toilets of the mountain huts are also available. (Climbers are expected to pay a small fee in order to utilize toilet facilities.)
Summit [Ohachimeguri Trail]
| Opening Period | Hours | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trail |
July 10 - September 10 | 24 hours | ||
Toilet |
Fujinomiya Trail Side |
July 10 - September 10 | 4:00am - 4:00pm | 300 yen (Tip) |
Yoshida/Subashiri Side |
July 10 - September 10 | 24 hours | ||
Post Office |
July 10 - August 21 | 6:00am - 2:00pm |
Top of the Fujinomiya Trail |
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Mt. Fuji Climbing Season
The climbing season for Mt. Fuji is from early July to early September.
In other periods and during the snow season, climbing Mt. Fuji is prohibited.
- Climbing Mt. Fuji is only permitted during the period in which trails are open in the summer.
- In any period other than the climbing season, trails and huts are closed, and it is very dangerous to climb the mountain during the period.
Opening and Closing of Trails
- The opening time of trails is announced, on the first day of July or later depending on their condition.
- Trails are closed in early September every year. The time of closure depends on the conditions of trails and the weather.
- When trails are closed, be aware that every trail will be impassable from the 5th station up.
- The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail.
Emergency Closure
Even during the opening period, trails may be closed when there is a risk of landslide, rock fall due to bad weather.
Inquiries
Contacts:
- Yoshida Trail: +55-223-1315 (Prefectural office in charge of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site)
- Fujinomiya, Subashiri, Gotemba Trails: +54-221-3747 (Prefectural office in charge of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site)
- Ohachi-meguri (summit crator loop) trail: +55-931-3261 (Ministry of the Environment Numazu Ranger Office)